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Reba Duets

1. When You Love Someone Like That
2. Does The Wind Still Blow In Oklahoma
3. Because Of You
4. Faith In Love
5. She Can't Save Him
6. Everyday People
7. Every Other Weekend
8. These Broken Hearts
9. Sleeping With The Telephone
10. The Only Promise That Remains
11. Break Each Other's Hearts Again

This is a good cd with minor flaws that, for me as a listener, hold it back from being a true five-star hit. The good thing about this cd is that unlike her past cds of the mid 90s and the 2000s, this is a true country genre cd. Don't be fooled (or scared off) by her duets with Kelly Clarkson and Justin Timberlake who both stick out among the line-up of these country stars. You barely recognize the "SexyBack" singer on "The Only Promise That Remains" which, for me, was one of the stand-out tracks because of the mood it sets and Reba's vocals paired with a much more subtle and serious-sounding Justin Timberlake.

Other stand-out tracks are "When You Love Someone Like That" featuring LeAnn Rimes, "Faith in Love" featuring Rascall Flatts and "Break Each Other's Hearts Again" featuring Don Henley. There's nothing wrong or bad about the other duets but for me as a listener, they all blend and clash with one another for dominance. One of the weaknesses of "Duets" is that where Reba McEntire seemed ready and willing to experiment with her sound in previous albums, it feels as if she's trying hard to pull-off a "country" album. I felt the subject matter of the songs were all very similar as well. They felt like they were either love-ballad types or motivational, such as the Carole King "Everyday People" duet. There's nothing truly ground-breaking or in her country-pop formula found in songs and hits like "Fancy". The mood seems rather somber and tame and I think it'd have been a stronger effort had there been more variety, whether in song types, subject or tempo.

With that flaw that keeps it from being a true "hit", 'Duets' still manages to out-perform and entertain compared to much music that's out there and released today. In all her years in the music business, Reba hasn't lost her edge and manages to keep her finger on the pulse of music. I enjoy "Duets" because she does seem to take a risk by not going for the country-pop formula that she has in later years but for a more traditional country sound that makes you feel as if these duets could have been found on releases dating back to the start of her career in 1977. Definitely recommended and worth a purchase. -- Antoine D. Reid "80sforever" (Durham, NC United States)

2007 marks Reba's 30th year as a recording artist. Over the past several albums she's kind of been adrift but with "Duets" she's back to her old self. The songs on here are very country sounding. Even when she's singing with Kelly Clarkson ("Because Of You") or Justin Timberlake ("The Only Promise That Remains") she is still very country. Reba makes Clarkson's "Because Of You" her own. "Every Other Weekend" with Kenny Chesney is also a standout (and I'm not a Chesney fan at all). The whole album is just great, each song has something to offer. If you're a fan of the 80's and early 90's Reba, you won't be dissappointed. -- Allen Chapman (STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT USA)

I guarantee you that this is an album you will want in your collection. Reba, one of the leading female country vocalists of our time, has teamed with 11 of the greatest voices in music today to produce an amazing new CD. I don't think I have ever been more excited for a CD release...Reba has chosen not only 11 excellent duet partners, but 11 superb songs...songs about divorce ("Every Other Weekend"), dealing with an alcoholic spouse ("She Can't Save Him"), blame and accusation ("Because of You"), heartbreak ("Break Each Other's Hearts Again") and even maintaing your romantic ideals despite challenges ("Faith in Love"). I got my new CD today and absolutely love it! There is not, in my opinion, a bad song on it. Each song can somehow touch SOMEBODY...and there's sure to be a huge appreciation for not only Reba herself, but how well she blends with other her duet partners. The first single with Kelly Clarkson, "Because of You," has made a huge impression at country radio...their voices blend together perfectly and the orchestral arrangment soars as they effortlessly deliver this cover of Clarkson's self-penned 2005 pop hit. It would be impossible for me to list my favorites, however...seeing as I truly do love each one! But I am especially partial to "Every Other Weekend" and "Sleeping with the Telephone." So get this CD, listen to it, enjoy it, and share it. As Reba herself says in the editorial section, there is a lot of love on this record, because she really loves everyone she got to sing with. You will, too!!! -- Patrick Gilchriest (Syracuse, NY)

Release Date: 09/18/2007

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Reba #1's

Disc 1
1. You're Gonna Be
2. Can't Even Get The Blues
3. You're The First Time I've Thought About Leaving
4. How Blue
5. Somebody Should Leave
6. Whoever's In New England
7. Little Rock
8. What Am I Gonna Do About You
9. One Promise Too Late
10. The Last One To Know
11. Love Will Find Its Way To You
12. I Know How He Feels
13. New Fool At An Old Game
14. Cathy's Clown
15. Walk On
16. You Lie
17. Rumor Has It

Disc 2
1. Love Needs A Holiday
2. For My Broken Heart
3. Is There Life Out There
4. The Greatest Man I Never Knew
5. It's Your Call
6. The Heart Won't Lie
7. Does He Love You
8. Till You Love Me
9. The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter
10. And Still
11. Ring On Her Finger, Time On Her Hands
12. The Fear Of Being Alone
13. How Was I To Know
14. If You See Him, If You See Her
15. Forever Love
16. What Do You Say
17. I'm A Survivor
18. Somebody

With three "Greatest Hits" albums already in circulation, you'd think you've heard it all, but shoot - this double album's got 35 songs, including Reba's hits from 1982 to 2003, then adds two new tracks to sweeten the deal.

Each disc starts with a new song - "You're Gonna Be" on disc one, and "Love Needs a Holiday" on disc two. The first song talks of a parent/child relationship, and the second the need to get away from the grind every now and again.

This album includes the best tracks from "Unlimited" (1982), "My Kind of Country" (1984), "Whoever's in New England" (1986), "What Am I Gonna Do About You" (1986), "The Last One To Know" (1987), "Reba" (1988), 'Sweet Sixteen" (1989), "Rumor Has It" (1990), "For My Broken Heart" (1991), "It's Your Call" (1992), "Greatest Hits Vol 2" (1993), "Read My Mind" (1994), "Starting Over" (1995), "What If It's You" (1996), "If You See Him" (1998), "So Good Together" (1999), "Greatest Hits Vol 3 -I'm a Survivor" (2001) and "Room to Breathe" (2003).

As you can see, this dependable gal not only sings great lovin' and leavin' country music, but is pretty prolific too. This would be a perfect choice for any country music fan on your list, and it comes just in time for Christmas too. At this low price for a double album, there's no way you can go wrong. -- Amanda Richards "Modest to the extreme" (Georgetown, Guyana)

Release Date: 11/22/2005

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Video Gold, Vol. I

The best of the country queen FINALLY on DVD:
But before you get rid of your old Reba videos on VHS, know that this DVD does not have Reba's spoken introductions or the background stories that the various VHS collections did. Instead we have a straightforward presentation of 18 of the great lady's music videos, and the 18 on Volume I are:

1. Whoever's In New England
2. The Last One To Know
3. Sunday Kind Of Love
4. Cathy's Clown
5. Rumor Has It
6. Fancy
7. Is There Life Out There
8. Does He Love You
9. Why Haven't I Heard From You
10. And Still
11. Starting Over Again
12. What If?
13. If You See Him / If You See Her
14. What Do You Say
15. I'll Be
16. Sweet Music Man
17. He Gets That From Me
18. You're Gonna Be

I'd have preferred to have the music videos spread out chronologically over both volumes (e.g. Volume One would have covered the 1980s and early 1990s, and Volume Two would pick up from there) but I'm so glad these are finally on DVD that I won't complain! -- Devin Melancon (Louisiana)

Release Date: 11/21/2006

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Video Gold, Vol. II

I bought the two new "Gold" DVDs from Reba McEntire. For years the only way to have the videos "professionally" was a VHS-Tape from England, which was hard to come by and you had to have the proper player to view it. Now all her videos are finally available on DVD. The minute I discovered this, I ordered both from Amazon.com and had the items shortly at my doorstep (in Berlin, Germany!). Two thumbs up for Reba and for Amazon.com! Great product and great price! -- Reba Fan (Berlin, Germany)

Release Date: 11/21/2006

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Reba McEntire - Greatest Hits Volume III: I'm A Survivor

1. I'm A Survivor
2. Forever Love
3. The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter
4. And Still
5. If You See Him, If You See Her
6. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
7. Fallin' Out Of Love
8. The Heart Won't Lie
9. Take It Back
10. She Thinks His Name Was John
11. The Fear Of Being Alone
12. Why Haven't I Heard From You
13. One Honest Heart
14. Myself Without You
15. Sweet Music Man

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